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Florida's Next Head Coach: Top 4 best candidates if Billy Napier is fired by Gators

After saving his job one season ago, the pressure is mounting on Florida head coach Billy Napier. The challenge for Napier is that the Gators' schedule does not get any easier with upcoming matchups against Texas, Texas A&M, Georgia and Ole Miss following the team's rivalry clash at Miami.

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Sources: Gators may be without 3 DLs vs. Miami

Florida will be without defensive tackles Caleb Banks and Michai Boireau and possibly defensive end George Gumbs Jr. for Saturday's game against No. 4 Miami, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 20

Billy Napier, Florida at a crossroads ahead of bout with rival Miami

Napier is running out of time.

Why the stars could be aligning for No. 4 Miami after undefeated start

Three CFB teams that are on upset alert in Week 4

Why Deion Sanders is looking to Dabo Swinney for inspiration to turn Colorado around

The 25 greatest players in Florida football history

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / September 20

After Past Controversy, Gators Turning Page to Heated Rivalry Game at Miami

If saying the right things matters during times of crisis, the Florida Gators deserve commendation. After back-to-back debacles, the team finds itself precariously close to a collapse and their season circling the drain.

DJ Lagway News / Only Gators / September 19

Florida Football Friday Final: Will the DJ Lagway problem become a solution for Gators at Miami?

Through three-plus weeks of the 2025 college football season, the man expected to be the Florida Gators’ savior has been perhaps its greatest hinderance to achieving any level of success.

Billy Napier News / Sporting News / September 19

Billy Napier’s Florida Gators football tenure gets nail-in-coffin message from USA Today on likely imminent firing

Florida Gators football coach Billy Napier's tenure in Gainesville has already been labeled a "failure." Time is running out for Napier at UF.

Florida State’s Toughest Tests Left on the 2025 Schedule

Florida State’s 2025 schedule is packed with high‑stakes, high‑intensity games down the stretch. As the season progresses, several matchups stand out not only for their difficulty, but also for their potential to define how far the Seminoles can go.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / September 19

Gators Among Leaders for Pair of 2027 Recruits

Both Jesuit (Fla.) five-star linebacker Kaden Henderson and John Carroll (Fla.) four-star offensive lineman Sean Tatum released their top schools on Thursday, with the Florida Gators making each respective list. Henderson ranks as the No.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / September 18

Questions for Florida Ahead of Miami Matchup

Looking ahead to the Florida Gators' game against Miami, multiple questions come to mind. Florida is 1-2 and trending downward. Everything looks rather bleak on the Swamp, and the whispers turned into outright screams.

Caleb Banks News / Florida Gators on SI / September 18

Where Does Florida Turn After Caleb Banks' Long-Term Injury?

The Florida Gators felt incomplete with Caleb Banks missing early in the season, and just as soon as he was back filling in the gap in the middle of the Gators' defense, the future NFL draft pick was gone again, leaving a giant hole needing to be filled for Billy Napier and the Florida defensive front.

Jack Pyburn News / LWOSports.com / September 18

Jack Pyburn’s Transfer to LSU Is Haunting the Florida Gators

When Jack Pyburn entered the transfer portal and chose LSU over staying with the Florida Gators, few could’ve predicted just how big of a swing that decision would make—not just for him, but for both teams.

Billy Napier News / Florida Gators on SI / September 18

Napier Gives Timeline for Gators WR Dallas Wilson's Return

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- The Florida Gators finally have a public timeline for freshman receiver Dallas Wilson's return from injury. Wilson, who suffered a

Caleb Banks News / Florida Gators on SI / September 17

Report: Gators DL Caleb Banks Undergoes Surgery

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- Days after head coach Billy Napier confirmed his injury would force him to miss a significant amount of time, Florida Gators defensive lineman Caleb Banks has reportedly undergone foot surgery.

Florida Gators News / Florida Gators on SI / September 17

Florida Gators Week 4 Recruiting Roundup

Florida Gators’ 2026 commits continue to see action under the Friday night lights this year, with multiple recruits taking the field this weekend for their respective high school football programs.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 17

Miami vs. Florida game prediction by ESPN football computer

Miami hosts Florida in college football’s Week 4 action on Saturday in a notable SEC vs. ACC matchup. Let’s take a look at the latest prediction for the contest from a college football analytical model that simulates games and picks winners.

Billy Napier News / Florida Gators on SI / September 17

Napier Talks Juluke's Suspension, Gators' Plans for Interim on SEC Teleconference

GAINESVILLE, Fla.-- With associate head coach and running backs coach Jabbar Juluke suspended for three games for his role in a pregame altercation between the Florida Gators and LSU, head coach Billy Napier is imposing a coach-by-committee mentality for that position group.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / September 17

Florida’s Jabbar Juluke Suspended After Heated LSU Pregame Altercation

Florida associate head coach and running backs coach Jabbar Juluke has been suspended three games following his role in a pregame altercation before the Gators’ matchup at LSU on Sept.

Florida Gators News / The Spun / September 16

SEC Football Coach Suspended For 'Unacceptable' Behavior

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Florida Gators. On Tuesday night, the SEC announced that Florida associate head coach and running backs coach Jabbar Juluke has been suspended for the next three games.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Florida Coach Suspended Three Games After Heated Pregame Incident

Florida assistant coach Jabbar Juluke has been suspended three games following a pregame altercation before the Gators matchup with LSU on Saturday, Sept.

Florida Gators News / EasySportz / September 16

College GameDay Makes Surprising Decision for Week 4; What We Know

ATLANTA — College GameDay is heading to Miami for the Week 4 showdown between the undefeated Hurricanes and the Florida Gators, and it’s shaping up to be a stacked production.

Florida Gators News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest players in Florida football history

The University of Florida has produced some of the greatest football players, so trying to determine the top 25 Gators in program history is not easy. We gave it a shot.

Brian Kelly News / Yardbarker / September 14

LSU HC was right to defend his team in news conference

LSU HC Brian Kelly was right to defend his team in news conference

Despite the Tigers' win over Florida on Saturday to improve to 3-0, it was not the most convincing performance, and there were certainly some flaws with LSU's offense that might be a little concerning.

Florida, LSU get into pregame scuffle before SEC showdown

CFB Week 3 winners, losers: Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed leads thrilling comeback, Tennessee loses heartbreaker

College football 2025: 25 Group of Five players to watch

The 'NCAA Men's Tournament Most Outstanding Player' quiz

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / September 14

Florida Gators are being oddly rewarded for two brutal losses and it could be just what the program needs

The Florida Gators are now 1-2 on the season, going into a huge game against the rival Miami Hurricanes in Coral Gables on Saturday night. We knew that the game was going to be a night game, and it will officially be at 7:30 ET on ABC.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13

Florida, LSU players get into pregame scuffle

The Gators are coming off a hugely disappointing home loss to USF last week, so they definitely want to get their edge back.

Prestigious college football programs with current notable championship droughts

Billy Napier News / Yardbarker / September 11

Two analysts offer differing views on Billy Napier hot seat talk

ESPN commentator Paul Finebaum and ABC/ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy don't agree as to whether Florida head coach Billy Napier will be in Gainesville, Fla., after the 2025 season.

Florida HC Billy Napier is fighting for his job but it may not matter

Brian Kelly, LSU could be the final nail in Billy Napier's coffin at Florida

Insider names surprising name for Florida job if Billy Napier gets fired

College football 2025: 25 impactful transfers to keep an eye on

Florida Gators News / A to Z Sports / September 10

Former Vols offensive coordinator Alex Golesh credits a lesson he learned at Tennessee for helping USF beat Florida in the Swamp

USF head coach Alex Golesh credited a lesson he learned while he was the Tennessee Vols' offensive coordinator for helping his team secure a win in the Swamp against the Florida Gators this past Saturday.